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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.66, 35,520.12 and 17,430.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.66, 35,520.12 and 17,430.71 is: 26,164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.66 : 35,520.12 = 17,430.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.66/35,520.12 = 17,430.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.66x = 35,520.12 × 17,430.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.66x = 619,140,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,140,733.28/23,663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,164.21

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